That is disgusting Ross.
I don't know if that shop is on DPAC (Dover Partnership Against Crime) and of sourse an individual is not shop lifting until they leave the premises without paying.
With a DPAC Radio the store can call for assistance - give a description of the person/people involved and the well trained Dover Distroct Council CCTV Operators will follow them liaising with the police until they can intercept - that's how DPAC works and can and does work well.
Some of you may have been in some retail premises and heard the radio going - this in itself can no doubt be a deterrant to anyone looking to commit a crime - knowing that assistance can be available in a matter of seconds.
Dover, and for that matter Deal & Sandwich, are well covered by CCTV and it is of a very high quality using state of the art equipment that can be used as evidence.
There was a very interesting display on how shop, pubs, etc. link an incident to the police through the CCTV network at the Community Safety Day in Pencester Gardens every year, usually during July.
This event will be listed at
www.dover.gov.uk through the 'What's On' box on the Home Page as are many, many other events being promoted for all to enjoy throughout the entire District throughout the year.